The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in 2023
We built the new Epicurious app because we hoped you’d take us into your kitchen with you; we’ve been busy all year filling it with expert-tested recipes from our own team, our colleagues at Bon Appétit, the archives of Gourmet, and cookbooks we love. So it’s fun to see which dishes you’ve been cooking most—the weeknight meals that instantly become staples, the baking projects you’re excited to tackle, and the holiday favorites you know you’re going to make again next year. Scroll down for a look back at some of the keepers and to find some new ideas for your dinner table.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne1/48One-Pot Chicken and Biscuits
This one-bowl, one-skillet makeover of classic chicken pot pie gets a loosely scattered drop biscuit layer on top, which you can dress up with cheddar and herbs if you like.
- Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova2/48
Baked Salmon With Lemon and Thyme
Some people find cooking salmon intimidating, but the secret is all in the oven temperature. This recipe goes low and slow, so you’re not in danger of overcooking the fish. Just add a nice salad on the side.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell3/48
Pasta With 15-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
Coming home without a dinner plan doesn’t have to mean calling for takeout. This quick pasta with jammy fresh tomato sauce has your back.
- Photo by Quentin Bacon4/48
Braised Chicken With Olives and Citrus
When you see the word braised, you know a dish is going to be cozy.
- Photo by Maggie Zhu5/48
Stir-Fried String Beans With Tofu
You need a few good stir-fry recipes in your back pocket (and in your Saved Recipes folder). Start with this veggie-packed dinner from Chinese Homestyle by Maggie Zhu.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce6/48
White Chicken Chili
When the game is on, dinner needs to be hearty and easy—without too many dishes to clean afterward. Your plan: big bowls of chicken chili with lots of toppings.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Susan Ottaviano7/48
Simple Roast Chicken
This chicken recipe is so simple you can memorize it—but it’s handy to have it saved in the app just in case.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne8/48
Our Favorite Mac and Cheese
If your ideal mac and cheese is creamy and flavorful inside and crackly-crunchy on top, this is the version for you.
- Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova9/48
Sticky Rice With Mango
Bookmark this one for mango season.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Dana Bonagura10/48
Oven Risotto With Crispy Roasted Mushrooms
It’s hard to find a dinner party main course that really works for a group and feels special without requiring a lot of last-minute prep. This dish is a go-to for us. Don’t even consider skipping the crispy roasted mushrooms on top.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone11/48
Our Favorite Mashed Potatoes
The ideal mashed potatoes for serving with your Thanksgiving turkey, your Christmas ham, or your Thursday night dinner on the couch.
- Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova12/48
Panna Cotta
Don’t be the kind of host who has to disappear in the middle of all the fun to finish making dessert. Prep these ahead for a gathering where even the host has a good time.
- Joseph De Leo13/48
Miso–Butternut Squash Soup
Dress up butternut squash soup with the thrum of fresh ginger and miso, plus a final flourish of lemon juice, fresh cilantro, and chili crisp.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich14/48
Philly Fluff Cake
Meet the must-bake cake of the year: It’s light and lush, tangy and rich. And it’s just as delightful the day after baking—if you have any slices left.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka15/48
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta and Garlic
Add this to your list of holiday essentials, or make it on a weeknight alongside a roast chicken.
- Photo by Evan Sung16/48
One-Pan Crispy Braised Chicken and Fennel Pasta
A one-pot pasta with chicken thighs and veg? This is the kind of dish every busy week requires.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich17/48
German Potato Salad With Dill
Shower this oil-and-vinegar-dressed potato salad with scallions and dill for a side that’ll brighten any table.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart18/48
Sheet-Pan Salmon With Roasted Artichoke Hearts and Leeks
This all-in-one salmon dinner makes us think of spring, but you don’t have to wait until then to cook it.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Heather Greene, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou19/48
Chicken Piccata
This old-school dish feels kind of restaurant-y, but it’s actually stress-free—and budget-friendly—to make at home. We’ll walk you through it.
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Quick Fried Cabbage With Noodles and Bacon
Smart cooks know that cabbage is a brilliant grocery buy—it’s relatively cheap and lasts forever. Shred it into this savory noodle fry-up and you’ll want to buy another next week.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht21/48
Spicy Salmon Roll Bowl
Speedy dinners often show up as the most-saved recipes in the Epi app each week, but this one from Kendra Vaculin was one of our most popular by far. Have you made it yet?
- Photo by Carla Choy22/48
Raspberry and Yogurt Scones
POV: You’re hosting brunch and you want to include both sweet and savory options. The move: Make a frittata and bake these tender raspberry scones.
- Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova23/48
Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil
With this method, the fish won’t stick—and everyone will love the buttery, garlicky sauce.
- Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Frances Boswell24/48
Creamy Pasta With Crispy Mushrooms
This luxurious pasta could star at any special occasion—but one reviewer says, “I think I could eat this every day.”
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce25/48
Juiciest Grilled Chicken Breast With Citrus Marinade
There’s no reason to eat dry chicken breasts. Especially when you can have them this way—juicy and bright, with a touch of char.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Christina Allen, Food Styling by Thu Buser26/48
Gorgeous Green Shrimp
Harness the power of your blender to make a spicy, herby sauce for sautéed shrimp.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert27/48
Chicken Fajitas
When you’re not sure what to make with a container of boneless chicken thighs, you’ll be glad you saved this recipe.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow28/48
Salmon Croquettes With Dill Sauce
With canned salmon in the pantry, dinner is never far off. Serve these with a quick yogurt sauce or pile onto buns for burger night.
- Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Susan Spungen29/48
Shockingly Easy No-Knead Focaccia
Meet our go-to recipe for the fluffiest focaccia around. This bread works best if you refrigerate the dough overnight, but the recipe includes tips for quicker baking too.
- Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Pearl Jones30/48
Sesame Tofu With Broccoli
When contributor Hetty McKinnon tells us we can bump up the sesame flavor in this dish by adding a little tahini, we listen.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Kaitlin Wayne, prop styling by Stephanie De Luca31/48
Chicken Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce
Chicken breasts stay tender and moist when poached this way—and they’re a great addition to this spicy, veggie-packed noodle dish. (You could, of course, double the meat so you have extra for sandwiches.)
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams32/48
Crunchy and Bright Greek Salad
Greek salad is best in high tomato season, but if you have some decent grape tomatoes, you don’t have to wait.
- Photo by Linda Xiao33/48
One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Puttanesca Green Beans
Briny olives and browned shallots give this quick recipe deeply savory flavor. Add a hunk of bread for wiping through the sauce.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Emilie Fosnocht, prop styling by Gerri Williams34/48
Halal Cart Chicken Salad
This summer hit transforms a store-bought rotisserie chicken into a street-food-inspired feast. Iceberg lettuce is crucial here; you need that crunch.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova35/48
Slow-Roast Gochujang Chicken
“Oh. My. God. This recipe is a home run,” writes one reviewer. We think you’ll like this melt-in-your-mouth tender chicken too.
- Photo by Maren Ellingboe King36/48
Chicken and Potato Skillet
You may be sensing a trend at this point: Many, many of the most-saved dishes this year were chicken dinners. A lemony yogurt sauce brings this one together.
- Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Dayna Seman.37/48
Gochujang-Sesame Noodles
These spicy, nutty vegan noodles have been a staff favorite ever since we first made them. If you’re not in to broccoli rabe, you can sub in broccolini here.
- Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop styling by Tim Ferro, Food styling by Taneka Morris38/48
Just-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil Salad
Your lunch plans just got an upgrade.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Gözde Eker39/48
Sheet-Pan Orange Tofu and Broccoli
Torn tofu has lots of craggy edges, and each jagged bit will crisp and capture this recipe’s zingy sauce.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Emma Fishman40/48
Tomatoes and Feta With Chickpeas
Green olives, feta, smoked paprika, and cumin give this vegetarian favorite tons of flavor.
- Photography by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen41/48
Golden Chicken With Mustard and Shallots
Meet your new favorite way to cook chicken breasts, bathed in a sauce of mustard cream.
- Photo by Chelsie Craig42/48
Chicken Paprikash With Buttered Egg Noodles
The step-by-step videos in this recipe ensure that even if you’ve never made it before, you can get this cozy chicken dinner on the table without any confusion.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi43/48
Simple Classic Stuffing
Stir in parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme for a pitch-perfect rendition of the holiday favorite.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni44/48
Crispy Mushroom Toast With Ricotta
Got a great sourdough loaf from a local bakery? Treat it right with a topping of creamy ricotta and woodsy mushrooms. The savory notes here get heightened by a splash each of soy sauce and sherry vinegar.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Allison Ritchie45/48
Creamy Chimichurri Roast Chicken
You’ll split your batch of creamy, herby green sauce here—some becomes a marinade, and some gets drizzled on top of the bird when it’s done.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop styling by Suzie Meyers, Food Styling by Taneka Morris46/48
Sunny Saffron Butter Pasta
The key to getting the most out of precious saffron threads? Bloom them in a bit of hot water that gets added to this simple pasta sauce.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Gözde Eker47/48
Coconutty Beans and Greens Stew
In cold weather, we have this creamy bean stew on repeat. Both Swiss chard and kale work well here, and canned beans keep the prep time short.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart48/48
Fresh Strawberry Cake
We’ll leave you with this dream of spring—one of our most-saved cake recipes of the year.
Jesse Szewczyk
